4th of July 5K Run or Walk
- Date Sat 4th July 2026
- Time 7:30AM EDT
- Location Punta Gorda, Florida
- Price $27.50 - $32.80
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join us for the exciting 4th of July 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, July 4, 2026, in the beautiful Punta Gorda, Charlotte! This scenic 3.1-mile course will take you through the picturesque Babcock Ranch, offering a perfect blend of fitness and fun as you celebrate Independence Day. The race kicks off at 7:30 AM in front of Lee Health, and after crossing the finish line at Founders Square, participants can enjoy post-race snacks and the vibrant amenities of the area.
This event is part of the Babcock Ranch Summer Race Series, and by registering for two or more races, you can snag a discount! With awards for top finishers in various age categories and all participants receiving a finisher medal, it’s a fantastic opportunity for runners and walkers of all levels. Don’t miss out on this festive community event that combines health, celebration, and the great outdoors in a stunning location. Register early to secure your shirt size and prepare to make lasting memories on this special day!
This event is part of the Babcock Ranch Summer Race Series, and by registering for two or more races, you can snag a discount! With awards for top finishers in various age categories and all participants receiving a finisher medal, it’s a fantastic opportunity for runners and walkers of all levels. Don’t miss out on this festive community event that combines health, celebration, and the great outdoors in a stunning location. Register early to secure your shirt size and prepare to make lasting memories on this special day!
Organiser's Description
BABCOCK RANCH IS EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE OUR 4TH OF JULY 5K RUN/WALK. THE COURSE IS A SCENIC 3.1 MILES AROUND THROUGH BABCOCK RANCH. AFTER THE RACE STICK AROUND AND ENJOY ALL OF THE GREAT AMENITIES AT FOUNDERS SQUARE. [https://allbabcockranchhomes.com/babcock-ranch-founders-square/]
THIS EVENT IS PART OF THE BABCOCK RANCH SUMMER RACE SERIES, WHICH INCLUDES:
*
RUN TO REMEMBER 5K RUN OR WALK ON MAY 23, 2026. [https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/BabcockRanch/BabcockRunToRemember5K]
*
4TH OF JULY 5K RUN OR WALK ON JULY 4, 2026 [https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/PuntaGorda/Babcockranch4thofJuly5k]
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LABOR DAY 5K RUN OR WALK ON SEPTEMBER 7, 2026 [https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/PuntaGorda/BabcockLaborDay5K].
SERIES DISCOUNT: REGISTER FOR TWO OR THREE RACES AND RECEIVE AN AUTOMATIC $5.00 DISCOUNT OFF OF EACH RACE.
THE SERIES DISCOUNT CANNOT BE COMBINED WITH AGE-BASED PRICING OR CLUB DISCOUNTS.
LOCAL RUNNING CLUBS RECEIVE A 10% DISCOUNT WITH A UNIQUE COUPON CODE. PLEASE EMAIL INFO@BEACHBUMTIMING.COM TO REQUEST YOUR CODE. DISCOUNT CODES CANNOT BE COMBINED WITH AGE-BASED PRICING OR THE SUMMER SERIES DISCOUNT.
EVENT OVERVIEW:
DATE: JULY 4, 2026
START TIME: 7:30 AM (RUN AND WALK START TOGETHER).
START LOCATION: IN FRONT OF LEE HEALTH, 42880 CRESCENT LOOP, PUNTA GORDA, FL 33982
FINISH: FOUNDERS SQUARE BOARDWALK NEAR THE BANDSTAND AREA.
EARLY/RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP:
JULY 2 & 3 | 9:00 AM TO 5 PM, BABCOCK RANCH LIFESTYLES OFFICE, 42891 LAKE BABCOCK DR, PUNTA GORDA, FL 33982
JULY 4 (RACE DAY): 6:30 AM TO 7:15 AM AT FOUNDERS SQUARE, 42850 CRESCENT LOOP, PUNTA GORDA, FL 33982. PLEASE BRING A CREDIT CARD OR USE APPLE PAY, THE RACE DOES NOT ACCEPT CASH.
SHIRTS: REGISTER BY MIDNIGHT, JUNE 25, 2026 TO GUARANTEE YOUR SHIRT SIZE. AFTER THAT DATE, SHIRTS ARE AVAILABLE WHILE SUPPLIES LAST. IF YOUR PREFERRED SIZE IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE, PLEASE SELECT A DIFFERENT SIZE OR CHOOSE THE NO SHIRT OPTION. THE SIZE YOU SELECT AT REGISTRATION IS GUARANTEED IF IT'S AVAILABLE AT THE TIME YOU REGISTER.
COURSE: PAVED ROADS AND SIDEWALKS.
WATER STATIONS: LOCATED THAT THE HALF POINT ON THE COURSE AND FINISH LINE.
BATHROOMS: LOCATED IN FOUNDERS SQUARE.
RACE DAY PARKING: THERE IS FREE AMPLE PARKING IS AVAILABLE NEAR THE STARTING AREA.
AWARDS (BANDSTAND AREA):
1ST PLACE OVERALL AWARDS: MALE & FEMALE (CLOCK TIME)
1ST PLACE MASTERS (40), GRAND MASTERS (50), SENIOR GRAND MASTERS (60): MALE & FEMALE (CLOCK TIME)
IN-PERSON AWARDS TO THE TOP THREE M/F IN THE FOLLOWING AGE GROUPS: 9 AND UNDER, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+.
ALL PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE A FINISHER MEDAL. IF YOU DON'T STAY FOR YOUR AWARD, YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR COORDINATING WITH BABCOCK RANCH OF WHEN YOU WILL PICK IT UP. AWARDS WILL NOT BE SHIPPED TO PARTICIPANTS.
STICK AROUND FOR POST-RACE SNACKS AFTER THE RACE.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Q: IS THIS A TIMED RACE?
A: YES, THE 5K "TIMED" EVENT IS CHIP-TIMED BY BEACH BUM TIMING. [https://www.beachbumtiming.com/]
Q: ARE DOGS ALLOWED ON THE COURSE?
A: YOU MAY RUN WITH YOUR DOG, BUT YOU ASSUME ALL RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOUR DOG. YOUR PET MUST BE LEASHED AT ALL TIMES AND UP TO DATE ON VACCINATIONS. PLEASE PICK UP AFTER YOUR POOCH. PARTICIPANTS WITH DOGS WILL START AT THE BACK OF THE RACE UNLESS YOU AND YOUR DOG RUN A SUB 21 MIN 5K.
Q: ARE STROLLERS ALLOWED ON THE COURSE?
A: YES. PARTICIPANTS WITH STROLLERS MUST START AT THE BACK OF THE RACE UNLESS YOU AND YOUR STROLLER RUN A SUB 21 MIN 5K.
Q: IS THE COURSE GOOD FOR SPECTATORS?
A: YES.
RACE CONTACT INFO
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS RACE, PLEASE CONTACT:
LIZ OGLE - RACE DIRECTOR
TEL: 941.676.7253 OR 941.676.7191
EMAIL: LOGLE@CCMCNET.COM
THIS EVENT IS PART OF THE BABCOCK RANCH SUMMER RACE SERIES, WHICH INCLUDES:
*
RUN TO REMEMBER 5K RUN OR WALK ON MAY 23, 2026. [https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/BabcockRanch/BabcockRunToRemember5K]
*
4TH OF JULY 5K RUN OR WALK ON JULY 4, 2026 [https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/PuntaGorda/Babcockranch4thofJuly5k]
*
LABOR DAY 5K RUN OR WALK ON SEPTEMBER 7, 2026 [https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/PuntaGorda/BabcockLaborDay5K].
SERIES DISCOUNT: REGISTER FOR TWO OR THREE RACES AND RECEIVE AN AUTOMATIC $5.00 DISCOUNT OFF OF EACH RACE.
THE SERIES DISCOUNT CANNOT BE COMBINED WITH AGE-BASED PRICING OR CLUB DISCOUNTS.
LOCAL RUNNING CLUBS RECEIVE A 10% DISCOUNT WITH A UNIQUE COUPON CODE. PLEASE EMAIL INFO@BEACHBUMTIMING.COM TO REQUEST YOUR CODE. DISCOUNT CODES CANNOT BE COMBINED WITH AGE-BASED PRICING OR THE SUMMER SERIES DISCOUNT.
EVENT OVERVIEW:
DATE: JULY 4, 2026
START TIME: 7:30 AM (RUN AND WALK START TOGETHER).
START LOCATION: IN FRONT OF LEE HEALTH, 42880 CRESCENT LOOP, PUNTA GORDA, FL 33982
FINISH: FOUNDERS SQUARE BOARDWALK NEAR THE BANDSTAND AREA.
EARLY/RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP:
JULY 2 & 3 | 9:00 AM TO 5 PM, BABCOCK RANCH LIFESTYLES OFFICE, 42891 LAKE BABCOCK DR, PUNTA GORDA, FL 33982
JULY 4 (RACE DAY): 6:30 AM TO 7:15 AM AT FOUNDERS SQUARE, 42850 CRESCENT LOOP, PUNTA GORDA, FL 33982. PLEASE BRING A CREDIT CARD OR USE APPLE PAY, THE RACE DOES NOT ACCEPT CASH.
SHIRTS: REGISTER BY MIDNIGHT, JUNE 25, 2026 TO GUARANTEE YOUR SHIRT SIZE. AFTER THAT DATE, SHIRTS ARE AVAILABLE WHILE SUPPLIES LAST. IF YOUR PREFERRED SIZE IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE, PLEASE SELECT A DIFFERENT SIZE OR CHOOSE THE NO SHIRT OPTION. THE SIZE YOU SELECT AT REGISTRATION IS GUARANTEED IF IT'S AVAILABLE AT THE TIME YOU REGISTER.
COURSE: PAVED ROADS AND SIDEWALKS.
WATER STATIONS: LOCATED THAT THE HALF POINT ON THE COURSE AND FINISH LINE.
BATHROOMS: LOCATED IN FOUNDERS SQUARE.
RACE DAY PARKING: THERE IS FREE AMPLE PARKING IS AVAILABLE NEAR THE STARTING AREA.
AWARDS (BANDSTAND AREA):
1ST PLACE OVERALL AWARDS: MALE & FEMALE (CLOCK TIME)
1ST PLACE MASTERS (40), GRAND MASTERS (50), SENIOR GRAND MASTERS (60): MALE & FEMALE (CLOCK TIME)
IN-PERSON AWARDS TO THE TOP THREE M/F IN THE FOLLOWING AGE GROUPS: 9 AND UNDER, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+.
ALL PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE A FINISHER MEDAL. IF YOU DON'T STAY FOR YOUR AWARD, YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR COORDINATING WITH BABCOCK RANCH OF WHEN YOU WILL PICK IT UP. AWARDS WILL NOT BE SHIPPED TO PARTICIPANTS.
STICK AROUND FOR POST-RACE SNACKS AFTER THE RACE.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Q: IS THIS A TIMED RACE?
A: YES, THE 5K "TIMED" EVENT IS CHIP-TIMED BY BEACH BUM TIMING. [https://www.beachbumtiming.com/]
Q: ARE DOGS ALLOWED ON THE COURSE?
A: YOU MAY RUN WITH YOUR DOG, BUT YOU ASSUME ALL RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOUR DOG. YOUR PET MUST BE LEASHED AT ALL TIMES AND UP TO DATE ON VACCINATIONS. PLEASE PICK UP AFTER YOUR POOCH. PARTICIPANTS WITH DOGS WILL START AT THE BACK OF THE RACE UNLESS YOU AND YOUR DOG RUN A SUB 21 MIN 5K.
Q: ARE STROLLERS ALLOWED ON THE COURSE?
A: YES. PARTICIPANTS WITH STROLLERS MUST START AT THE BACK OF THE RACE UNLESS YOU AND YOUR STROLLER RUN A SUB 21 MIN 5K.
Q: IS THE COURSE GOOD FOR SPECTATORS?
A: YES.
RACE CONTACT INFO
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS RACE, PLEASE CONTACT:
LIZ OGLE - RACE DIRECTOR
TEL: 941.676.7253 OR 941.676.7191
EMAIL: LOGLE@CCMCNET.COM
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